Local obituaries for Catawba County, NC.
Obituaries act as quiet reminders of the finite nature of our lives. Yet, for those who have recently experienced the death of a family member or friend, an obituary means so much more. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. If you have recently lost someone you love, we hope that you will accept our condolences.
Doris Hampton
Jun 17, 2017
Doris McQuinta Hampton 69 of Lincolnton passed away Saturday, June 17th, 2017 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. Born December 12th, 1947 she was the daughter of the late Alton Webb and Viola Plemmons Webb. In addition to her partner of 14 years Glenn Dunlap; two daughters Tammy Elmore and husband Robert of Crouse, Lisa Jumper and husband Terence of Lincolnton; a...
Donald Grigg
Jun 17, 2017
Donald Floyd "Duck" Grigg 73 of Iron Station died Saturday, June 17th, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center in  Lincolnton. Born June 17th, 1944, he was the son of the late James Grigg Sr. and Merle Whitworth Grigg. A US Navy Veteran, he was a supervisor in the textile industry.  A loving and caring father and husband, he was a man...
Vickie Vasbinder
Jun 13, 2017
Vickie Lynne Vasbinder, 61 of Conover lost her battle with cancer Tuesday, June 13th, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born September 30th, 1955 she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Howard Vasbinder. Vickie was a long time member of Webbs Chapel UMC of Denver, NC.   A sister Lisa Haas of Lenoir survives her. The funeral will be...
Peter Brinkman
Jun 11, 2017
Peter Brinkman, 83 of Maiden died Sunday, June 11th, 2017 at his home.  Born 1933 he was the son of the late Peter Brinkman and Anna Denife.  He was a professional driver, as well as driving instructor most of his life.  He also was an Army veteran. June Brinkman his loving wife of 37 years of the home survive him....
Relda Lewis
Jun 11, 2017
Relda Lee Lewis, 79 of Lincolnton passed away June 11, 2017 at the Hospice House of Catawba County. Â Born December 9, 1937 to the parents, Gifford and Lola (Kingrey) Smith. Â Married in 1957 to Alvin Lewis of Erwin, Tennessee, they lived in Tampa, Florida and raised five sons and one daughter. Relda is preceded in death by husband Alvin and...
Jerry Lewis
Jun 11, 2017
Jerry Cole Lewis, 75 of Hickory died Sunday, June 11th, 2017 at Brian Center Viewmont. Born April 22nd, 1942, he was the son of the late William Lewis and Neddie Wilson Lewis. Five sisters and one brother; a granddaughter Kadie Ferguson of Hickory; three grandsons Richard Ferguson and wife Kim of Hickory, Timmy Ferguson and wife Angie of Hickory, Steven...
Thomas King
Jun 11, 2017
Thomas Carlton King 59 of Newton died Sunday, June 11th, 2017 at his home. Born March 18th, 1958 he was the son of the late Aaron King and Emily Smith King. He was employed by Charter Communications for 30 years. The mother of his children, Edith Shell King of Vale; two sons, Aaron Hoke King and fiancé Hayley Beaty of...
Richard Sproul
Jun 10, 2017
Richard Charles Sproul, 74 of Newton died Saturday, June 10th, 2017. Â Born October 16th, 1942 he was the son of the late William Sproul and Elsie Smithco Sproul . Â A private service will be held at a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Sproul family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in...
Bee Yang
Jun 10, 2017
Bee Yang, 58 of Claremont died Saturday, June 10th, 2017.  He was born June 15th, 1958 in Laos.  The Hmong Celebration will be from 9:00am-12:00pm Saturday, June 24, 2017 and will begin again from 1-3:00 p.m. in the Celebration Center of Jenkins Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Jenkins Cemetery on Startown Road in Newton.  Please sign the online guestbook...
Michael Shook
Jun 10, 2017
Michael Lee Shook, 59 of Newton died Saturday, June 10th, 2017 at his home. He was born April 14th, 1958. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Shook family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Nelson Overcash
Jun 10, 2017
Nelson Wayne Overcash, 52 of Conover died Saturday, June 10th, 2017 at Carolina Rehab Center of Burke. Born January 29th, 1965 he was the son of the late Larry Overcash and Joyce Dennis Overcash. He spent most of his time as a auto mechanic. Nelson was very proud to have received a Associate Degree in Accounting. His favorite though was...
Jeffrey Pope
Jun 9, 2017
Jeffery Wayne "Pops" Pope 70 of Claremont died Friday, June 9th, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born February 21st, 1947 he was the son of the late Jeff Pope and Theda Reitzel Pope. Â A brother, Richard Allen Pope of Catawba, NC; his uncle and aunt, Helen and Jerry Reitzel of Hickory and Betty Reitzel of Long, SC; two sisters...
Hazel Thomas
Jun 8, 2017
Hazel Doris Thomas, 98 of Hickory died Thursday, June 8th, 2017 at Catawba Valley Hospice of Newton. Born August 17th, 1918 she was the daughter of the late William Smith and Pantha James Smith. She was the owner and operator of Highland Bakery. A lifelong active church member. An avid reader, she loved to learn and gain knowledge about people...
Paul Triplett
Jun 8, 2017
Paul Henry Triplett, 68 of Conover died Thursday, June 8th, 2017 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory. Born December 10th, 1948 he was the son of the late Arlie Triplett and Pauline Triplett Daugerty. Â He was a truck driver for most of his life and served in the Army as well. There are no services planned at this time....
Steven Sigmon
Jun 7, 2017
Steven Michael Sigmon Sr., 55 of Hickory died Wednesday, June 7th, 2017 at his home.  Born July 10th, 1961 he was the son of the late Kenneth Sigmon and Rose Price Sigmon. A daughter; Jessee Mendoza of Newton; a son; Steven Michael Sigmon, Jr. of Stewartsville, VA, two sisters; Debra Buff of Hickory and Pamela Pettry of Newton; two brothers;...
Todd Hoffman
Jun 6, 2017
Todd Louis Hoffman 47 of Hickory died Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 at his home.  Born March 5th, 1970 he was the son of the late Donald Hoffman and Gloria Schering. There are no services at this time. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Hoffman family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555....
Delores Thomas
Jun 5, 2017
Delores Faye Thomas 64 of Iron Station died Monday, June 5th, 2017 at Her home. Born September 23rd 1952 she was the daughter of the late Daniel Carroll and Martha Carroll Taylor. Husband Bobby Thomas of the home, and daughter Bobbie Chrisley of Iron Station, NC, Sons; Ray Thomas and wife Crystal of Iron Station, and James Thomas of Lincolnton,...
Timothy Jones
Jun 4, 2017
Timothy William Jones, 63 of Claremont, NC died Sunday June 4, 2017. Born July 26, 1953 to the late Marshall Thomas Jones in Abbeville County, SC. He is survived by daughter, Tisa Jones Wood and husband Lawson of Middletown, Virginia; girlfriend Linda Mills of Mooresville, NC; sister, Kay Rinckand husband Lawrence of Union Grove, NC; James and Bettie Conley of...
James Crossley
Jun 3, 2017
James Allen Crossley, 64 of died Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born April 8, 1953 he was the son of  Donald Crossley and Patricia McClain Crossley.   Two daughters, Tracy Garinghouse of Hickory and Kelly Ervin of Vale, NC survive him.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced laterby Jenkins Funeral Home. Please sign the online...
Stephen Peoples
Jun 2, 2017
Stephen Dwayne Peoples 34 of Taylorsville died Friday, June 2nd, 2017 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born March 12th, 1983, he was the son of Johnny Ray Whitesides and Roberta Peoples Whitesides. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday June, 16, 2017 from 3-5 pm at Liberty Baptist Church, 2430 Wilkesboro Hwy., Statesville, with Pastor Roger...
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